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EU forces board ‘Russia-linked’ ship as naval missions start targeting shadow fleet

Eric Kliszcz
 22.07.2026, 18:04
The MV South Star was boarded on Monday on suspicion of being part of Moscow’s “shadow fleet”. Photo: Kaja Kallas via X
The MV South Star was boarded on Monday on suspicion of being part of Moscow’s “shadow fleet”. Photo: Kaja Kallas via X

The EU has agreed to allow forces being used off Africa to help tackle Russia’s shadow fleet.